The quarter system is one of Dartmouth's key offerings — does it work in favor of its students, though?
Kabir Beotra
2026
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One of the coolest things about Dartmouth is the D-Plan! It is an amazing and flexible system that allows your academic life to flow seamlessly around your future plans. Here is an international student's perspective on it.
Luke Grayson 2025 -
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What does your D-Plan look like?
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If you have not heard already, Dartmouth's academic calendar runs on a quarter system called the D-Plan where you take 10 week terms. There are four terms in a year, where you must be enrolled in classes for three of the four terms.
Chase Harvey 2025 -
Freshman summer can be hard to plan and fill – here is how I went about mine!
Luke Grayson 2025 -
From making pinch pots to going blueberry picking, there simply isn't enough time to explore Hanover in one summer. I'm really lucky for the opportunity to spend another summer in Hanover and would love to share some new memories with you all.
Diana D'Souza 2023 -
10 weeks, 3 classes, 40 departments and programs, 420 tenured and tenure-track professors—endless possibilities. Here's why I love academics at Dartmouth.
Paulina Cuadra 2025 -
Even though there is still plenty of time for me to decide upon my major, I have known for years that I wanted to major in music. However, you're probably thinking, "Hmm going to Dartmouth for music? That's weird." And yes! Yes, it is!
Chase Harvey 2025 -
I hope prospective students note that Dartmouth will always support you and ensure that you are your happiest self.
Toni Fabian 2025 -
Over the past few weeks, I've become very appreciative of the Dartmouth "D-Plan" and professors and how they allow you to explore your interests beyond Darty.
Gavin Fry 2025
